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Specimen Records for North American Lepidoptera (Insecta) in the Oregon State Arthropod Collection. Lycaenidae Leach, 1815 and Riodinidae Grote, 1895
Catalog: Oregon State Arthropod Collection 2019 Vol 3(2) Specimen records for North American Lepidoptera (Insecta) in the Oregon State Arthropod Collection. Lycaenidae Leach, 1815 and Riodinidae Grote, 1895 Jon H. Shepard Paul C. Hammond Christopher J. Marshall Oregon State Arthropod Collection, Department of Integrative Biology, Oregon State University, Corvallis OR 97331 Cite this work, including the attached dataset, as: Shepard, J. S, P. C. Hammond, C. J. Marshall. 2019. Specimen records for North American Lepidoptera (Insecta) in the Oregon State Arthropod Collection. Lycaenidae Leach, 1815 and Riodinidae Grote, 1895. Catalog: Oregon State Arthropod Collection 3(2). (beta version). http://dx.doi.org/10.5399/osu/cat_osac.3.2.4594 Introduction These records were generated using funds from the LepNet project (Seltmann) - a national effort to create digital records for North American Lepidoptera. The dataset published herein contains the label data for all North American specimens of Lycaenidae and Riodinidae residing at the Oregon State Arthropod Collection as of March 2019. A beta version of these data records will be made available on the OSAC server (http://osac.oregonstate.edu/IPT) at the time of this publication. The beta version will be replaced in the near future with an official release (version 1.0), which will be archived as a supplemental file to this paper. Methods Basic digitization protocols and metadata standards can be found in (Shepard et al. 2018). Identifications were confirmed by Jon Shepard and Paul Hammond prior to digitization. Nomenclature follows that of (Pelham 2008). Results The holdings in these two families are extensive. Combined, they make up 25,743 specimens (24,598 Lycanidae and 1145 Riodinidae). -
Arizona Wildlife Notebook
ARIZONA WILDLIFE CONSERVATION ARIZONA WILDLIFE NOTEBOOK GARRY ROGERS Praise for Arizona Wildlife Notebook “Arizona Wildlife Notebook” by Garry Rogers is a comprehensive checklist of wildlife species existing in the State of Arizona. This notebook provides a brief description for each of eleven (11) groups of wildlife, conservation status of all extant species within that group in Arizona, alphabetical listing of species by common name, scientific names, and room for notes. “The Notebook is a statewide checklist, intended for use by wildlife watchers all over the state. As various individuals keep track of their personal observations of wildlife in their specific locality, the result will be a more selective checklist specific to that locale. Such information would be vitally useful to the State Wildlife Conservation Department, as well as to other local agencies and private wildlife watching groups. “This is a very well-documented snapshot of the status of wildlife species – from bugs to bats – in the State of Arizona. Much of it should be relevant to neighboring states, as well, with a bit of fine-tuning to accommodate additions and deletions to the list. “As a retired Wildlife Biologist, I have to say Rogers’ book is perhaps the simplest to understand, yet most comprehensive in terms of factual information, that I have ever had occasion to peruse. This book should become the default checklist for Arizona’s various state, federal and local conservation agencies, and the basis for developing accurate local inventories by private enthusiasts as well as public agencies. "Arizona Wildlife Notebook" provides a superb starting point for neighboring states who may wish to emulate Garry Rogers’ excellent handiwork. -
Lepidoptera:Riodinidae) from Mexico and Texas1
BULLETIN OF THE ALLYN MUSEUM Published by THE ALLYN MUSEUM OF ENTOMOLOGY Sarasota, Florida Number 32 17 February 1976 LARVAL FOODPLANTS AND LIFE HISTORY NOTES FOR SOME METALMARKS (LEPIDOPTERA:RIODINIDAE) FROM MEXICO AND TEXAS1 Roy O. KendallZ Route 4, Box 104·EB, San Antonio, Texas 78228 USA This is the third in a series of papers on reared Texas/Mexican Rhopalocera. The 2 earlier papers are: Kendall (1975) and Kendall & McGuire (1975). In this paper, rearing data are given for 14 species of riodinids, 7 of which are found also in Texas, and 2 of these (Apodemia chisosensis and Calephelis rawsoni) are known only from Texas at this time. It is interesting that no myrmecophilous associations have been observed with immatures of any of these 14 species; conversely, I have found many such associations in my rearing of lycaenids. Collections in Mexico were made in the same area as given in the 2 earlier papers; ca. 55 km radius from Ciudad Mante, Tamaulipas. For ease of reference, species are arranged alphabetically by genus within each subfamily (Euselastiinae, Riodininae). No attempt is made to give range distribution for the species except within Texas. Hoffmann (1940) gave general distribution of the species within Mexico. For the Calephelis species, McAlpine (1971) gave general distribution data. Although McAlpine cited several of my larval foodplant records, he gave no substantiating rearing data. Comstock & Vazquez (1961) did not find immature stages ofany riodinids in Mexico, but they did cite an earlier record for Lymnas pixe (Bdv.); Seitz (1924). The principal botanical references used are Standley (1920-1926) and Correll & Johnston (1970). -
Butterflies of Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge
U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Butterflies of Santa Ana National Wildlife Refuge How to Use This Checklist Whites and Sulphurs __Aquamarine Hrstrk Oenomaus ortygnus X The butterflies of Santa Ana National Wildlife Family: Pieridae __Gray Hairstreak Strymon melinus A Refuge are mainly tropical, with many species As their common name suggests, whites and __Rd-cres. Scrub-Hrstrk Strymon rufofusca R occurring only as occasional migrants or transients sulphurs show shades of white, yellow, or yellowish- __Rd-lined Scrub-Hrstrk Strymon bebrycia R from Mexico. green. Most have subtle reddish or white markings __Yojoa Scrub-Hairstreak Strymon yojoa O This checklist is arranged according to the on their underside. They can be large to small __White Scrub-Hairstreak Strymon albata R North American Butterfly Association Checklist but most are mid-sized. The caterpillars tend to __Lacey’s Scrub-Hairstreak Strymon alea R and English Names of North American Butterflies. be green and cylindrical. Host plants are mostly __Mallow Scrub-Hrstrk Strymon columella C Data for this checklist were compiled by Edward Brassicaceae (mustard family) for whites and __Tailless Scrub-Hairstreak Strymon cestri O __Ruddy Hrstrk Electrostrymon sangala R C. Knudson. Jeffrey Glassberg also commented on Fabaceae (bean family) for sulphurs. Adults are __Muted Hairstreak Electrostrymon canus X the list, and Mike Quinn made most final decisions often seen drinking on damp earth, an activity __Dusky-blue Groundstrk Calycopis isobeon C for abundance codes. Recent taxonomic changes are refered to as “mud puddling.” Lyside Sulphurs __Red-spotted Hairstreak Tmolus echion X indicated with the former taxon in parentheses. sometimes migrate in huge numbers. -
Conservation of Biodiversity in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
Prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Oklahoma State University An International Borderland of Concern: Conservation of Biodiversity in the Lower Rio Grande Valley Scientific Investigations Report 2016–5078 U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey Front cover. Photographs of Amazilia yucatanensis (buff-bellied hummingbird), Falco femoralis septentrionalis (northern aplomado falcon), and Leopardus pardalis albescens (northern ocelot). Used with permission and modified from ©Larry Ditto Nature Photography. Back cover. Photograph of Aythya americana (redheads). Used with permission and modified from ©Larry Ditto Nature Photography. Lower banner artwork, Biological Report 88(36), November 1988, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. An International Borderland of Concern: Conservation of Biodiversity in the Lower Rio Grande Valley By David M. Leslie, Jr. Prepared in cooperation with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Oklahoma State University Scientific Investigations Report 2016–5078 U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey U.S. Department of the Interior SALLY JEWELL, Secretary U.S. Geological Survey Suzette M. Kimball, Director U.S. Geological Survey, Reston, Virginia: 2016 For more information on the USGS—the Federal source for science about the Earth, its natural and living resources, natural hazards, and the environment—visit http://www.usgs.gov or call 1–888–ASK–USGS. For an overview of USGS information products, including maps, imagery, and publications, visit http://www.usgs.gov/pubprod/. Any use of trade, firm, or product names is for descriptive purposes only and does not imply endorsement by the U.S. Government. Although this information product, for the most part, is in the public domain, it also may contain copyrighted materials as noted in the text. -
New Mexico Butterflies: Checklist, Distribution and Conservation
31(1-2):57-82,Journal of Research 1992 on the Lepidoptera 31(1-2):57-82, 1992 57 New Mexico butterflies: checklist, distribution and conservation Steven J. Cary 4 Encantado Court, Santa Fe, New Mexico 87505 Richard Holland 1625 Roma NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87106 Abstract. This systematic list is intended to include every butterfly taxon observed in New Mexico. New Mexico has one of the most diverse butterfly faunas in the United States, with about 300 species. Taxon distribution in New Mexico is provided at the county level. Conservation status and concerns in New Mexico are also presented. The validity of questionable reports from this state are discussed and resolved where possible. ABOUT NEW MEXICO New Mexico (NM) is the fifth largest state in the United States. Because of its location, NM supports elements of several regional butterfly faunas, including Great Plains, southern Rocky Mountains, Great Basin and Colo- rado Plateau, Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts, and Sierra Madre. Land surface elevations range from 914 m to 4012 m above sea level, supporting life zones from lower Sonoran to Arctic. Annual precipitation varies, primarily with latitude, from less than 25 cm to more than 110 cm. Number of frost free days varies locally from less than 80 to more than 220. The Continental Divide crosses the state from north to south and provides headwaters for major drainage basins such as the Colorado River, Rio Grande, Pecos River, and Arkansas River. Proximity to Mexico allows frequent summer influxes of subtropical species. NM has always been a rural state with few resident lepidopterists. -
A DNA Barcode Library for the Butterflies of North America
A DNA barcode library for the butterflies of North America Jacopo D'Ercole1,2, Vlad Dincă3, Paul A. Opler4, Norbert Kondla5, Christian Schmidt6, Jarrett D. Phillips2,7, Robert Robbins8, John M. Burns8, Scott E. Miller8, Nick Grishin9,10, Evgeny V. Zakharov2, Jeremy R. DeWaard2, Sujeevan Ratnasingham2 and Paul D.N. Hebert1,2 1 Department of Integrative Biology, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada 2 Centre for Biodiversity Genomics, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada 3 Ecology and Genetics Research Unit, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland 4 Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO, United States of America 5 Unaffiliated, Calgary, Alberta, Canada 6 Canadian National Collection of Insects, Arachnids and Nematodes, Agriculture and Agri-Food, Guelph, Ontario, Canada 7 School of Computer Science, University of Guelph, Guelph, Ontario, Canada 8 Department of Entomology, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC, United States of America 9 Department of Biophysics, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX, United States of America 10 Howard Hughes Medical Institute, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, United States of America ABSTRACT Although the butterflies of North America have received considerable taxonomic attention, overlooked species and instances of hybridization continue to be revealed. The present study assembles a DNA barcode reference library for this fauna to identify groups whose patterns of sequence variation suggest the need for further taxonomic study. Based on 14,626 records from 814 species, DNA barcodes were obtained for 96% of the fauna. The maximum intraspecific distance averaged 1/4 the minimum distance to the nearest neighbor, producing a barcode gap in 76% of the species. -
Arizona Wildlife Notebook” by Garry Rogers Is a Comprehensive Checklist of Wildlife Species Existing in the State of Arizona
Lee Ashford writes: “Arizona Wildlife Notebook” by Garry Rogers is a comprehensive checklist of wildlife species existing in the state of Arizona. This Notebook provides a brief description for each of 11 groups of wildlife, the conservation status of each extant species within that group in Arizona, an alphabetical listing of species by common name, scientific names, and room for notes. “The Notebook is a statewide checklist, intended for use by wildlife watchers all over the state. As various individuals keep track of their personal obser- vations of wildlife in their specific locality, the result will be a more selective checklist specific to that locale. Such information would be vitally useful to the State Wildlife Conservation Department, as well as to other local agencies and private wildlife watching groups. “This is a very well-documented snapshot of the status of wildlife species – from bugs to bats – in the state of Arizona. Much of it should be relevant to neighboring states, as well, with a bit of fine-tuning to accommodate addi- tions and deletions to the list. “As a retired Wildlife Biologist, I have to say Rogers’ book is perhaps the sim- plest to understand, yet most comprehensive in terms of factual information, that I have ever had occasion to peruse. This book should become the default checklist for Arizona’s various state, federal, and local conservation agencies, and the basis for developing accurate local inventories by private enthusiasts as well as public agencies. “‘Arizona Wildlife Notebook’ provides a superb starting point for neighbor- ing states who may wish to emulate Garry Rogers’ excellent handiwork. -
Lepidoptera) De Las Selvas Altas En La Provincia Biogeográfica Del Golfo De México
ISSN 0065-1737 (NUEVA SERIE) 33(2) 2017 e ISSN 2448-8445 DIVERSIDAD Y DISTRIBUCIÓN DE CINCO FAMILIAS DE PAPILIONOIDEA (LEPIDOPTERA) DE LAS SELVAS ALTAS EN LA PROVINCIA BIOGEOGRÁFICA DEL GOLFO DE MÉXICO DIVERSITY AND DISTRIBUTION OF FIVE FAMILIES OF PAPILIONOIDEA (LEPIDOPTERA) OF THE HIGH EVERGREEN TROPICAL FOREST AT THE MEXICAN GULF BIOGEOGRAPHIC PROVINCE Ignacio FLORES-CONTRERAS y Mercedes LUNA-REYES* Colección Lepidopterológica, Museo de Zoología, Facultad de Estudios Superiores Zaragoza, UNAM. Batalla 5 de mayo s/n, Ejército de Oriente, Iztapalapa, C.P. 09230. Ciudad de México. * Autor de correspondencia: <[email protected]>; <[email protected]>. Recibido: 25/05/2016; aceptado: 17/05/2017 Editor responsable: Pedro Reyes Castillo. Flores-Contreras, I. y Luna-Reyes, M. (2017). Diversidad y distri- Flores-Contreras, I., & Luna-Reyes, M. (2017). Diversity and distri- bución de cinco familias de Papilionoidea (Lepidoptera) de las sel- bution of five families of Papilionoidea (Lepidoptera) of the high vas altas en la provincia biogeográfica del Golfo de México. Acta evergreen tropical forest at the Mexican Gulf biogeographic prov- Zoológica Mexicana (n.s.), 33(2), 211-230. ince. Acta Zoológica Mexicana (n.s.), 33(2), 211-230. RESUMEN. Se evaluó la riqueza de las Papilionoidea de las selvas ABSTRACT. In this work, we analyzed the richness and biogeo- altas en la provincia biogeográfica del Golfo de México, y sus rela- graphic relations of Papilionoidea at the Mexican Gulf Biogeographic ciones biogeográficas con base en su distribución en 24 sitios median- Province. It applied PAE and Jaccard index at 24 sites and we find te la aplicación del análisis de parsimonia de endemismos (PAE) y 793 species was associated at high evergreen tropical forest (ETF), of del índice de Jaccard. -
SPECIES at RISK REPORT for New Mexico and Arizona
SPECIES at RISK REPORT for New Mexico and Arizona Funded by U.S. Department of Defense Legacy Grant Completed September 2006 Acknowledgements This report was funded by the Department of Defense through a Legacy Grant awarded to the Southwest Strategy Endangered Species Act Team in late 2004. The Southwest Strategy Endangered Species Act Team is composed of individuals from the Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Indian Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, Bureau of Reclamation, Department of Defense, Forest Service, Fish and Wildlife Service, National Park Service, and the Natural Resource Conservation Service. Others participating in this effort included the Arizona Game and Fish Department Natural Heritage Program, New Mexico Game and Fish Department, and the New Mexico Natural Heritage Program. 2 Species at Risk Report TABLE OF CONTENTS Scope of Work . 4 Background Information. 4 Methodology. 4 Species at Risk List. 6 Species Papers. 6 Conclusion and Summary. 8 Appendices Appendix A – Species at Risk List Criteria. .9 Appendix B – Nature Conservancy Conservation Status Rankings. .10 Appendix C - Species Determined Priority for Preparing Species Papers. .19 Appendix D – Species Papers Format. .26 Appendix E – Species at Risk List. .27 Appendix F - Baird’s sparrow. .28 Appendix G - California floater. 33 Appendix H - Mexican gartersnake. 41 Appendix I - Poling’s hairstreak. 48 Appendix J - Rio Grande sucker. .52 Appendix K - Western red bat. .60 3 Scope of Work The purpose of this effort was to finalize a Species at Risk (SAR) list that has been under development by a group of federal and state agency biologists and threatened and endangered species Program Managers from Arizona and New Mexico over the last few years.